Sung Requiem Mass for Fr. Frank Parrinello: Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7pm
Fr. Frank Parrinello, the first chaplain of the Mater Dei Latin Mass Community, died on Jan. 7, 2023, in Sioux City, Iowa. He was 55. The newspaper of the Archdiocese of Omaha, of which he was a priest, reported heart attack as the cause of death. St. Lawrence will offer a Sung Requiem Mass for him, with blessing at the catafalque, Wednesday night.
As the first chaplain of the Mater Dei Community, beginning Dec. 2, 2007, shortly after the issuance of Pope Benedict’s Moto proprio Summorum Pontificum, which expanded access to the Traditional Latin Mass, Fr. Parrinello made a lasting impact, initiating many devotions and activities still practiced at St. Lawrence. Fr. Parrinello “brought a deep sense of community” to the newly established Mater Dei, said Mary Ann Vigilante, who began working for Mater Dei under his leadership.
“Scrolling through my old emails, he initiated the Holy Name Society, the Knights of the Altar, Junior Sodality, Women’s Sodality, Pro-Life Committee, Sunday socials, picnics, gatherings,” Mary Ann said.
Then a member of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), Fr. Parrinello was also the first chaplain of the Lancaster Latin Mass Community, beginning May 2008.
The obituary published by the Archdiocese of Omaha noted that his funeral had been scheduled for Jan. 14 at St. Michael Church in South Sioux City. Burial was to be at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa.
More from the same obituary:
“[Fr. Parrinello] grew up in Sioux City and earned a bachelor’s degree in social work and psychology from Briar Cliff University in Sioux City in 1989. As a young man, though, he felt a deeper calling into his faith and toward the priesthood, Father Cook said. The two became friends as archdiocese seminarians studying at Mount St. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
“Father Parrinello was ordained in 2000 and was associate pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Norfolk from 2000 to 2003 and pastor of St. Leonard Parish in Madison from 2003 to 2005. Then he felt called to enter the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, Father Cook said. With permission from the archdiocese, Father Parrinello served with the Fraternity in Rapid City, South Dakota; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
“In 2015 he completed a master’s degree in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. He had a mental health practice with Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma.
“A few years ago, Father Parrinello returned to the Archdiocese of Omaha to be closer to his parents and work for the Lord through mental health care, said his sister, Gina Rosenbaum of North Sioux City, South Dakota.
“He established Our Lady of Good Counsel Apostolate for Psychotherapy and Counseling, with an office in downtown Omaha. He served as a volunteer chaplain for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and consultant to the archdiocese’s Metropolitan Tribunal, a Church court….
“Father Parrinello was preceded in death by his mother, who died in October. Survivors include his father; his sister and her husband, Paul Rosenbaum; four nieces and two great-nieces.”
Fr. Cortes will be away on vacation Monday, Jan. 16 to Friday, Jan 27.
Fr. John Killackey, FSSP will provide coverage next Sunday, Jan. 22 during Fr. Cortes’ absence.
Kearney Conquers Healy:
Congratulations to Anthony Kearney’s team, which defeated Jonathan Healy and company yesterday in the first annual St. Lawrence basketball tournament at the East Shore YMCA, near the church, by a score of 26 to 20. Congratulations as well to all six teams for their great sportsmanship, and thanks to our benefactor for sponsoring the use of the YMCA on a quarterly basis.
New 3-Week Adult Education course on Friday nights at 7:30pm starting Feb. 3, and ending Feb. 17; Fr. Cortes will offer a short course, meeting in the Aula Magna, on Pius XII’s encyclical, Mystici Corporis Christi, which covers such topics as the role of the laity in the Church, the pope’s opposition to Nazism, killing of disabled people, exclusion on the basis of race or nationality, forced conversions, and Mariology.
Openings in the St. Lawrence Choir:
The choir has openings for additional dedicated volunteers (Soprano and Tenor) and one qualified Alto Section Leader. Members are expected to be available for Thursday evening rehearsals, Sunday 11am Masses from September to June, and for 1st Class Feast Days. Volunteers with previous choral experience are preferred, but those with strong desire may be considered at the discretion of the Music Director. Applicants for the Alto Section Leader Position must audition and demonstrate strong vocal musicianship. Please email all inquiries to Paul Thomas May at: music@stlawrence.cc.
March for Life buses—Friday, Jan. 20, 2023:
Even with the blessing of Roe vs. Wade being overturned, the necessary work to build a culture of life in the United States is not finished. The goal of the National March for Life is not only to change laws at the state and federal level, but to change the American culture to ultimately make abortion unthinkable. The National March for Life will continue until a culture of life is restored to the United States. The Diocese of Harrisburg has seats available on local buses that will be taking participants to the March for Life. For the latest information and to register, please visit: https://www.hbgdiocese.org/march-for-life-bus-information/
Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade—Day of Prayer—Monday, Jan. 23:
Each year on Jan. 22, all dioceses within the United States are called to observe a “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” Since Jan. 22, 2023, falls on a Sunday, the date will shift to Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Resources are available from the USCCB to help parishes, schools, families, ministries, and individual Catholics participate in this important day of prayer and penance.
Inquiry Class Reminder:
If you are not Catholic and are interested in Catholicism, or if you know of anyone who is at all interested, we hold an Inquiry class every Monday at 3:30pm in the 2nd floor conference room at our 112 State Street Parish Center. This is a no commitment class and all one needs to do is show up. If you have questions, you are welcome to email the office at: contact@stlawrence.cc.
Registration at St. Lawrence Church:
The Pastor and Assistant Pastor have the special grace to guide those who are registered parishioners and are hence assigned to their care. The Pro Populo Mass offered for the people every Sunday, is offered for those who are registered members. Anyone seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, 1st Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony here must be registered and active parishioners for 6 months. Registration forms are available on our website.
Email Prayer Chain:
If you are not currently on the Mater Dei prayer request email list and would like to be added, please email: prayers@stawrence.cc. In this way, Parishioners can submit prayer intentions that we then share with everyone on the email list.
Expectant Mothers:
If you are expecting a child and registered in the Community, please let us know so we can put your expected date in our date book and rejoice with your family! Please send photos of your new baby to include on our new Website! Please notify us at: contact@stlawrence.cc.
South Street Garage Parking:
You are able to park for free on Sundays at South Street Garage. The procedure for using the garage is as follows:
Any problems please notify the Parish Office.
Legion of Mary—meeting time change effective Jan. 2023:
In an effort to meet the needs of the active members who regularly attend its weekly Tuesday evening meetings, the Mater Dei Praesidium of the Legion of Mary will begin meeting at 6:30pm after the change of the year. We will also be moving our meeting location from the Church’s Social Hall to our 112 State Street Parish Center. Guests are always welcome!
FSSP 2023 Liturgical Calendars—are still available for purchase @ $17 each; please place your donations in the black metal box after purchasing one.
St. Lawrence Pro-Life Committee:
We thank the parishioners who have expressed interest in forming a Pro-Life Committee to address the needs of the community and to organize future events. If you are interested in joining, please email the Parish Office at: contact@stlawrence.cc.